Canada Immigration Express Entry Draw
Recently, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) extended invitations to 1,470 candidates to apply for permanent residence (PR) through the Express Entry system, report Asheesh Moosapeta and Edana Robitaille for CIC News.
This general draw, part of a series of draws, required candidates to meet a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 534.
Alongside general draws, specific occupation-based draws, such as those targeting healthcare and agriculture, have also been conducted.
In May 2023, IRCC introduced category-based selection rounds, encompassing various sectors like healthcare, STEM professions, and trades occupations, among others. However, IRCC confirmed that these categories will remain unchanged in 2024.
Express Entry serves as a mechanism to expedite immigration applications for economic candidates, including those in programs like the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Canadian Experience Class, and the Federal Skilled Trades Program.
Applicants are evaluated based on factors like education, language proficiency, work experience, etc., with higher-scoring individuals more likely to receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for PR.
Additionally, nominees under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) can accrue additional CRS points, increasing their chances of obtaining an ITA in future draws.
IRCC’s plans for 2024 entail welcoming 110,770 new PRs through Express Entry, a notable increase from the previous year’s target of 82,880, with projections to stabilize at 117,500 in 2025 and 2026.
From 2025 onward, Canada will prioritize provincial pathways, increasing the allocation for new permanent residents through the PNP to 120,000, underscoring its significance as the primary route for welcoming new economic immigrants.
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Canada
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